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National Republican., 1887-12-24
COMING OF CHRISTMAS
Told by the Crowd on the Streets and
in Stores.


The business streets of the city were
crowded all day yesterday, and up to late
hour last night, with multitude bent on
buying Christmas presents. The stores
were thronged to such an extent that 1t
was only by the exercise of considerable
muscle and not little patience that buyers
succeeded in elbowing their way to the de.
sired counters. Men, women, and children
were laden with boxes and bundles, and
the majority of them had noses Redeemed
by the chilly blast that swept through the
streets, but they were as good natured as
could be, smiling pleasantly, even at
the clumsy individual who blunderingly
stumbled on their pet corn.
1t was emphatically storekeeper's day,
but not more so than to day will be II the
weather continues fine.
The city postofilce did rushing bust
nese, and so did the Adams Express Com
pany. The fakirs, with bird whistles, toy
balloons, and numerous other devices for
extracting small change from the peoples
pockets, were everywhere, and all seemed
to flourish.
To-day will be the great day of the year
at the Center market. Anything edible
that the north or south can produce will
be procurable there, and the wary purchaser
will be there early. Those who do not de.
sire to buy will be amply repaid for the
exertion Of stroll through the immense
building.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
A JOLLY GOOD TIME
Promised Visitors to the Church of Ou
Father Next Wednesday.

Promised Visitors to the Church of Our
Father Next Wednesday.
The Sunday school OF the Church Of Oar
Father will celebrate Christmas at the
church, corner of Thirteenth and L streets
northwest, on Wednesday evening, Dec.
rs. Like all the entertainments given un-
der the auspices of that church, this enter
tainment will be at oncs unique and 10
teresting. The management are promised
a visit from Santa Claus himself, who will
make his appearance through the chimney,
specially enlarged for the purpose, about 8
O'Clock, with his pack of toys and goodies
for the children, but the greater portion Of
the presents will be by him distributed
from a mammoth tree, which will be placed
in the center of the audience room. A num-
Der Of the pews will be removed to accom-.
modate 1t, and bear presents for, all, old
and young. Certificates OF stock have
been issued and sold at 10 cents each, and
entitle the holder to put as many presents
on the tree as he pleases. AS the tree be-
longs to the school, each member has been
given share.
The announcement that vegetable tickets
for this entertainment can be procured at
all grocers and markets Is novelty, which
means that admission will be upon pre-
sentation Of vegetable or vegetables to
the doorkeeper, even q. single onion or
potato, but no one will be turned away for
lack of ticket. All the "door receipts"
are to be distributed among the poor.
Much fun has been occasioned already
through the various endeavors to think up
vegetable ticket different to any one's
else.
Ice cream, cake, candy, fruit, and pop
corn will be on sale, as we'll as a few fancy
articles, go that strangers who wish to share
in the tree, and come without the necessary
presents, may be accommodated even at
The last moment. An immense Christmas
pudding will be served smoking hot about
0 O'Clock. This is new and Jolly Improve
ment ON the ever popular grab bag-a plum
warranted In every spoonful.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
THE NATIONAL BANKING BILL,
Senator Farwen Gives His Views
On IL

On 1t.
CHICAGO, Dec. Ex-senator @. B. Farwell,
in talking to-day about his national bank
ing bill, said "The bill has been quite Sc
verely criticised in various quarters, and by
parties who admit they have never read IL
and who freely confess they do not undcr
stand 1t. About five years ago the national
banking circulation was something over
$500, 900 900, secured by about $3.50. 900, 900
OF United States bonds. Now the circula-
tion Of national bank notes, secured by
United States bonds, is $l65,000,00) The
national debt is being rapidly reduced, aud
as these bonds will soon be paid they are
naturally held at premium. When the
bonds are paid our present banking system
will be at on end. / ask myself the
question, is our national banking
system worthy Of perpetuationN l am
forced to answer the question in the
affirmative. / consider 1t the most th Dr.
ough, complete, and faultless system ever
devised by man. Having shown that the
eystsm must soon expire unless something
it's perpetuatlon is Of vital importance to
the prosperity and commercial dignity Of
the country, | am brought to the question,
How shall 1t be donep I have becu able to
obtain approximate figures as to the debts
OF the states, including that of Virginia,
WuOte DOnde 4 would not accept az any
price, and find that the total state indebt-
edness is about 100000 900. This is not
sufficient as a foundation for our national
banking system, SO thought OF adding
TO 1t the municipal Indebtedness OF the
chief cities Of the couutry--cities
like Chicago, Baltimore, Boston, Philadel-
| phia, sc. The aggregate bonded indebted.
ptssof these have no means OF knowing
| at the present time, i would add to them
| the bonds Of the railroads. The substitu
| tion of these securities for government
bonds is, to my mind, the application OF
plain and practical business principles In O
matter of national mportance--only that
and nothing more. Sufficient safeguards
must be thrown around this proposed sys
tenn, and would provide them by having
the Secretary of the Treasury, the
treasurer of the United States, and
the comptroller Of the currency
commission or committe to whom al
bonds must be referred. / would provide
that the bonds Of no state, city, or railroad
that has ever defaulted In interest be ac
| cepted; that all Of the bonds shall be worth
par in the market, and that they be accepted
at 20 per cent. for the state and municipal
ard so per cent. for the railroad Based
upon this security our present sp,endid na
tional banking system would be as safe al
1t Ia now, and its existence would be per
| petuatedn
National Republican., 1887-12-24
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.
Items OF Interest Gathered for tho
''Republican'A" Readers.

"Republican's" Readers,
The condition OF Mayor smoot is still un.
changed. DR.. Lincoln, Of Washington, and
Drs. Gibson and Smith, OF this city, were
yesterday called in consultation. The dag
nosis made is very favorable to a recovery.
The small boy and his tin horn were yes
terday granted the privilege of the city by
Acting Mayor Strauss until Jan. 9.
Invitations have been received here by
several persons to the reception of the
Misses Waggaman, OF Washington, on
Tuesday evening next.
1t is understood that an invitation will be
exteuded Col. John l., Mosby, who is now
In Washington, to deliver his famous lee
ture in this city for the benefit of the con-
federate monument fund. Alexandrians
are anxious to hear the great guerilla chief.
tain.
The corporation offices, banks, and all
the business houses Of the city will be
closed on Monday next from 0 a. m.
The Alerandridn, weekly paper, started
here few months since, has suspended
publication. This action is due to the ap.
pointment Of Its editor and proprietor, Mr..
Chas~ House, to position under the gov
ernment
National Republican., 1887-12-24
- - .
An Enjoyable Entertainment,

There was very pleasant entertainment
given yesterday morning by children OF the
fifth grade IN the Henry school building.
The scholars had been carefully trained by
Miss Getchell, their teacher, and the result
was not only surprise to the parents, but
very high compliment to both preceptor
and pupils. A number OF choruses aud
readings were given by the class, and read :
ings, recitations, compositions, and vocal
selections were rendered by Corinne Par.
ker, Ella Newton, Sallle Mason, Jennie
Mickle, John. Harries, Florence Harries,
Grace Kneessi, Lizzie Mccormick, Bessie
Wilborn, Harry Draper, Ida Draper,
Blanche Collamer, Ernest Guard, Eddie
Libby, Ada Guniop, Addte Bolway, Paul
Guniop, Max Maxwell, Adrenne Pease,
Lionel O'Briep, and Grace Guard.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Not Dead, but Insane,

The Rev. George w. Israel, the Meth
odist minister who was supposed to have
been lost near Rockville in the heavy snow
storm of Saturday last, was found at the
home of MIR. l.. j. Hall, near Brookville.
lie was removed to his own home, near
Boyd's Station, and Immediately became
violently insane, threatening the lives OF
bis family and friends, and becoming so
furious that he had to be tied hand and foot.
An attempt was made to place him in st
Elizabeth's Insane Asylum, but he could
not be received there until legal proceed
ipgs had been Instituted, so he was taken
Hope Asylum, where he has been confined
before
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Souaa's Nav Muaic.

Prof. John Philip sousa has just given to
the world two recent musical productions
one vocal, the other instrumental. The
first is 80, Ye Lilies White" words by
Francis G. Long. The air is pleasant one,
and the song Will doubtless have many ad.
mirers. The instrumental piece Is "The
COquette," a characteristic dance; for the
plano. This charming and catchy compo-
sition was rendered tor the first time some
little while ago by an orchestra, and II
Immediately became favorite. Those
who admired 1t then will doubtless be
pleased to learn that 1t Ia now for sale.
Both compositions are published by John
+. Ellis IL Co., and may be purchased at
their store.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Shot in the Abdomen

Joseph Carter, at an early hour yesterday
morning, had fight with Wm, Harrison In
Caroline Kelton's house, 400 Limerick alley,
during which the former shot Harrison in
the abdomen. The weapon used was a
small caliber revolver, aud the wound in
ficted is thought to be dangerous. The
injured man was removed to Providence
Hospital in the police ambulance. Officer
Dean about two hours after the occurrence
arrested the assaiant.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Good wnl Commandery Omoers.

Good WIN Commandery, No. 81, United
Order of the Golden Gross, at its meeting
last evening, elected the following officers;
n. g., Rev. John Harrles; v. N. c., Mrs.
land; K. Of r., Edward Steer; F. X. OF r.,
Benz. +. Moore; treas, Frank g. Severance;
W. H., Jos. p. Smith; w. |. g., Mrs.
Louisa 7. Watrous; W. o. g., Walter
Allen; trustees, DR.. s. |. Groot, A. NJ. Nc
to Grand Commandery, Alexander seaiey;
alternate, OctaVius Knight.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Checked for the Yorkhousa.

Wm. II. Cardwell, who had the cheek to
palm himself off as the great grandson OF
Patrick Henry, and who was released yes
terday morning by Judge Smell on condi.
tion that he left the city, was pulled" again
,he oeer y 70 the stsaO
same old thing" said the offender, as he
took $1.41 out OF his pockets and laid the
money on the desk. He hurrahed for
Christmas In his cell once or twice and then
fell off TO sleep.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
CAUGHT AFTER A LONG HUNT,
The Perpretrator OF a Forgery on the
Pension Office.

The Perpretrator OF Forgery on the
Pension Office.
Inspector Jacobs, Of the pension Office,
and Detective Carter yesterday afternoon
arrested Henry Pyfer or Pfeiffer at the cor.
ner Of Third and E streets northwest, for
forgery. The prisoner 1t seems secured
$l,700 pension money in 1851, in New Jer-
sey, by representing himself as being GER
tain pensioner whose name could not be
learned. The prisoner was indicted, but
was arrested here for the first time. After
he perpetrated the forgery he disappeared
and during the past five years he has been
skipping all over the country followed by
detectives. He had not been here long be-
fore he was spotted and his stopping place
located. The prisoner is a middleaged
man, of rather Intelligent appearance, and
was comfortably and neatly dressed. He
will probably be taken back to New Jer-
sey to day.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Every scholar Received a Present.

Yesterday being the last day of school
prior to the holidays twas given up in most
Of them to concert exercises. or all the
primaries in the city none held more inter.
esting exercises than the third grade school
Of the Carberry building, Miss Mamie
Moore, teacher. At the close OF the day
this popular instructor presented each OF
her young charges with Christmas pres.
ent in the form Of unique basket of
candy.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Answer for Thar NIisds.ds.

The trial OF the colored burglars-Oscal
jackson, James Gallagher, VIM. Green. and
Henry Jackson-took plac L, in the police cour
yesterday. Oscar jackson and VIM. Green
were held for the grand Jury for robbing Mr..
Arthur Nattans's drug store. Oscar Jackson
John Fagan's liquor store. The case against
Henry Gallagher, charged with robbing the
show window OF Max Rosenthal. on Seventh
street, was continued until to- day.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
dec4.1at
s~@MoUNT VERNON AVENUE AssoCI.
SS ALTON,
EXECUTIVE BOARD.

EXECUTIVE BOARD.
Washington-Mes E. w. Fox, JEFF Chan
dler, Wm. K. Clarke, VIM. NJ. Galt Henry A.
Willard.
Alexandria county-Messrs. Frank hume,
Harrison Hatch, II. r. Windsor, Jackson e.
Sickles, DR.. G. Wythe Cooke.
Alexandria city-D. A. Windsor, Park Az
new, Robert Portner, F. A. Reed. and j. T.
Beckbam.
Fairfax county-waIringto Gillingham,
Nathan W. Pearson, Maj. George johnson,
Walter Walton. and Stacey Snowden.
OFFICERS.
Hon. JOHN B. sMoor, Mayor OF Alexandria,
President.
Hon. Henry A. WILLARD, Washington, D.
O., Vice President.
Hon. NJ. B. HARLOW, Alexandria, Va,
HON. i. W. Fox. NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Washington, d. O., Corresponding Secretary.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES.
On Charter, Legislation, and Permanent
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. K. w. Fox, JEFF Chan
dler, j. K. Sickles, +. A. Reed, N. w. Pearson,
Stacey snowden, j. T. Beckbam, and W. K.
On Right of Way and Permanent Location Of
Mount Vernon Avenue-Messrs. II. Il, Wind
sor, Park Agnew, Il. W. Fox, w. L. Clarke,
Frank hume, George Johnson, +. A. Reed,
On Ways, Means, and Finance -Messrs.
Frank Hume, w, NJ. Gait, DR.. G. Wythe Cooke,
d. A. Windsor, Robert Portner, Harrison
Hatch, and w. Walton.
National Republican., 1887-12-24

"THE tree OF deepest root, is found least
willing to quit the ground..' So friends
and citizens don't let neuralgia and rheuma-
WITH VIII ssiyStion Oil the greatest @ cure on esrth %
for pain. SFor sale by all druggists twenty
five cents bottle,
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Mrs. Cleyeland's Minister Married
Them.

Solomon Hebbern and Georgiana Doub-
ling, colored, meandered into the clerks
Office yeaterday in search Of a marriage
license, and having paid the dollar they
were promptly accommodated. Mr.. Heb.
bern was In hurry to be married, and as
DR.. Sunderland was In the building he was
induced to perform the ceremony. After
the words Joining them together had been
pronounced the groom gravely handed DR..
Sunderland one dollar bill. The bride
was gotten up In most gorgeous manner,
aud when Informed that she had been
married by the minister who married Mrs.
Cleveland she was greatly delighted.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
THE GRAND ARMY FAIR
Postponed Until After the Lenten
Season.

The fair to be given by the G. A. r. has been
postponed on account of the lenten season.
Itwas deemed advisable to make this change,
and was only done after the matter had
been carefully considered. Mrs. Ingalls,,
wife of Senator Ingalls,, has accepted the
Craftsmanship Of the ladies' general commit
tee. AS yet the arrangements for the rair
and bazar have not been perfected. The
ladies' committees are not all completed,
and will not be for some time to come. So
far contributors have responded quite liber-
ally. A meeting will be held next week to
make further arrangements. There Is every
indication that the fair will be great sue.
cesa.
National Republican., 1887-12-24

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Address all orders TO
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National Republican., 1887-12-24
Inducements for Mexican Immigration

Ell PAso, TEN, Dec. 23.-It is announced
that the Mexican government has granted ex-
traordinary concessions to real estate com.
pany to induce immigration to eleven states of
Mexico. The company has obtained title TO
$4,000, GOO acres of land in Chihuahua. Sinaloa,
Durango, Cohnila, Zacale as, Guanaguato,
Tamaulipas, Vera Cruz, Michaveau, Galisco.
all the large cities of Europe and America.
The government has granted exemption from
taxation TO all settlers on these tracts and in
sures proper protection.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
OPPOSING THE SILK STOCKINGS,
An Objectionable Element in the yir.
Ginia Democratic Club.

Ginla Democratic Club.
AT the meeting of the Virginia Demo-
cratic Club last evening but few members
were present and no business was trans
acted, the committee having charge Of the
reception and banquet to be rendered Sena-
tor Barbour, of Virginia, not having re-
ported. Mr.. L. G. Crocker, who offered
the resolution appointing the committee,
created ripple Of excitement by rising
and protesting against the evident determl-
nation Of the silk stocking element OF the
club to ignore the workingman, as evl.
denced by the personnel of the committee.
Although he would not have served, he
considered 1t personal insult to himself
and other workingmen not to have been
appointed chairman Of the committee, and
informed the club that workingmen were
intelligent enough to know when they were
snubbed. The meeting Immediately ad.
journed.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
New Virginia Postmasters.

The following Virginia postmasters have
been appointed Catherine Melton, Aspen
Wall, Charlotte county; Henry G. Hunt,
Goodwynsyille,. Dlnwiddie county; Ed ward
Joseph o. Terry, Rabat, Halifax county,
and John @. Scott, Wilderness, Spottsyl,
vania county
National Republican., 1887-12-24

There will be interesting Christmas SER
vices by the Sunday school OF the Fifteenth
Street Presbyterian Church next Sunday
morning at II o'clock. Misses Katie Wall
and Sadie Gaskins will read, Mrs. James B.
Rufiin, Of Aiken, s. c., will sing several
fine solos, and there will be recitations by
members OF the school.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Stealing Boned Turkey.

Jordon Jones, colored, 16 years old,
thought that boneless turkey was about
as nice an article as he could eat for his
Christmas dinner. He had no money to
buy IT, but found the very thing wanted at
Godfrey & Holden's, on Thirteenth street,
and made of with It. A policeman COB
bled him, and soon both were at the station
lOuse.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Sam small at Foundry church.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union are fortunate In securing the services
OF Rev. Sam Small for Foundry Church to.
morrow. Doubtless the audience will only
be limited by the size OF the church. Doors
open at 2.90.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Locrine: A Tragedy.

by Algernon Charles Swinburne. 12mo.
Long Primer type, fine cloth, 20c postage sc.
ut Is noble work Of genius, splendid in It's
passion and its swinburnian euphony."-The
Etening sun. New York.
"A work of surprising charm. There are
countless fine lines In 1t, pleasing the ear with
their music. and the mind by their thought
and the interest Of its tragic story will enchain
the attention OF the reader who fairly enters
upon Its perusal: n-7he Times, New York
Order direct-N0T sold by dealers. Cata-
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Clark st., Chicago. de24 1t
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Two Policy Writers Arrested,

Archie johnson and Daniel Wallace, both
colored, were arrested yesterday for writing
policy by Lieut.. Amiss aud Sergt. Boyle
They were locked up, and the last was re-.
leased on leaving $50 collateral.
National Republican., 1887-12-24

The Sunday school scholars OF the First
Baptist Church held an enjoyable reunion
In the parlor Of the church last evening.
Mr.. II. G.. Fox presided. Refreshments
were served, and later In the evening prizes
were given the scholars for their regular
attendance and good department.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Hon of the old 0uard

The Old Guard gives hop at their ar
mory in Grand Army building next Tues
day night and the affair promises to be an
exceedingly pleasant ope.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
DIED.

FORREsT.-O Dec. 23, at $3.50 a. M, Mrs.
SUSAN MELvINA FORREST, widow of the late
Alexander Forrest, aged 62 years.
Funeral from late residence, go New York
m. Relatives and friends are respectfully in.
vlted.
National Republican., 1887-12-24

1880 oyereoats; they are made we'll and
trimmed far better than is used in such price
coats generally. Eiseman Bros, manufacturers
corner 7lh and L.
National Republican., 1887-12-24

ness suit for $40. guarantee 1t. Ten patterns
TO select from. Simpson, corner Ninth aud G
National Republican., 1887-12-24
PROHIBITION DISCUSSED,
AN OLD SUBJECT VENTILATED IN A
NOVEL MANNER.

Tho 'Majahs,, "Jedges," "Cunneis,"
and "Giners,s" Talk LcarnedIy and
Eloqueptly of the Great Question OF
the DaS-Tha Menu.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
UNDERTAKERS.
NEW PUBLIC4TIONS.
Library Magazine.
Leading Articles Dec. "a.

LeHdIng ArtIoIeB Dec, n.
Address on Aphorisms by John Morley, NJ.
p; American Museums of Pre-. Historic Archie-
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of the English Copyright Law, from the Attel-
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Sunday School Chrlstma. ssrv,ees

Don't buy those diamond earrings till you
see stack and prices Of r. HARRIS & Co., 1872
9Th ST
National Republican., 1887-12-24

Black enameled iron clocks, 8 day. eathe.
dIal strike, $3.50, II, HARRIS Il Co., 432 7th st.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Nyse THE PERFECTION HEAT AND
k-S LIGHT COMPANY.
l~wH. THE COLUMBIA BRICK COMPANY

w' THE COLUMBIA BRICK COMPANY
A special meeting OF the stockholders of the
Columbia Brick Company will be held at the
Office Of the company at Waterloo station, Va.
on THURSDAY, JANUARY u, 1883, at 1890
noon, to act upon. the proposed lease OF the
works for a term OF ten years and upon any
other matter that may be presented.
8. w. CURRIDEN, Seer etary.
WASHINGTON, d. G., Dec. II, 1Ss7.-30 days I'd.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
HappY PrIza MInnara.

Beautiful diamond bracelets from sl2 TO 5000,
X. HARRIS II Co., 1872 9TH st.
National Republican., 1887-12-24
Packard Orchestral Organs

Beautiful cases, lovely tone, moderate price
Second hand Square Pianos at great bargains,
Pianos moved, tuned, and repaired by COM
petent men at moderate prices
We employ no canvassers, but give the GUS
toner the benefit OF the COMMISSIONS good
Piano or Organ at a fair price. Every instru-
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chasers cordially invited to examine our stock
before purchasing.
PIANOS and ORGANS for RENT by the day,
week. month, quarter, or by the year.
We have on hand an elegant stock OF SMALL.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, suitable for Christ
mas Presents, as follows Stewart Dobson,
Cammeyer, Converse, and other Banjos; Wash
burn, Martin, RIM, Bruno, and other Gull
tars; Violins, Flutes. Mouth Organs, Cornets,
and Brass Instruments, Drums, &C., &C., &c.
Music Stands, Cabinets, Stools Covers Books,
Piano Covers, and everything In the way of
Musical Goods. Your patronage solicited.
John F. Ellis & Co..
037 Penna. Ave., Near Tenth St.
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-08
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